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Chris McManus built GC Landscaping Inc. from the ground up with grit, loyalty, and a vision bigger than landscaping. What started as mowing lawns at 19 years old has grown into a trusted hometown company transforming backyards into places where families gather, memories are made, and life happens outdoors. Born and raised in Morganton, North Carolina, Chris leads with the same values he was raised on: hard work, honesty, creativity, and treating people right. From custom pools and outdoor kitchens to patios and full property transformations, GC Landscaping is known for bringing big ideas to life with craftsmanship, heart, and a team that takes pride in every single project. Check out today’s guest: www.gclandscapinginc.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elke Scholz has spent more than three decades helping people find light in the middle of anxiety, exhaustion, and emotional pain. A psychotherapist, EMDR specialist, expressive arts educator, and internationally recognized author, her work blends deep clinical wisdom with creativity, compassion, and real human connection. Having walked through anxiety herself, Elke understands that healing is not about becoming perfect. It is about learning how to feel safe, alive, and fully present again. Through her books, meditations, workshops, and transformative wellness tools, she has empowered thousands to move from overwhelm into emotional freedom, renewed energy, and a life they truly love. Check out today’s guest: www.elkescholz.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Marta Swaffer writes for the people quietly carrying questions they cannot explain. Not as a guru, not as someone with all the answers, but as a woman who discovered that the deepest truths are often hidden inside ordinary life. Through motherhood, relationships, mistakes, heartbreak, and moments of unexpected clarity, she learned that transformation rarely arrives loudly. It unfolds in the quiet spaces where we finally begin listening to ourselves. Her work is a reminder that healing, love, and meaning are not somewhere far away. They have been waiting within us all along. Through her book, You Are the One You’ve Been Waiting For, Marta offers a deeply human invitation back to what matters most. Check out today’s guest: www.martaswaffer.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lynda Samphire is a guide for those standing at the edge of transformation, where the old self fades and something deeper begins to emerge. Rooted in years of somatic practice, dreamwork, spiritual inquiry, and profound inner listening, her work reaches beyond performance, beyond noise, and beyond surface-level healing. She creates spaces where the nervous system softens, intuition awakens, and people finally hear the wisdom they have spent a lifetime searching for outside themselves. Through breath, symbolic sensing, altered states, and soul-led exploration, Lynda helps others return to the quiet truth beneath the chaos. Not to become someone new, but to remember who they have always been. Check out today’s guest: www.lwsamphire.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Archer is living proof that a painful past does not define a person’s future. Rising from trauma and survival into leadership and purpose, he transformed his life from the factory floor to the writer’s desk with grit, discipline, and relentless determination. An author, MBA graduate, and industrial Maintenance Manager, Sean tells the stories most people are too afraid to face. Through his upcoming memoir, The Invisible Leash, he reveals the unseen battles behind rebuilding a life and becoming the kind of man who refuses to stay broken. Check out today’s guest: www.seanarcherlives.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chrissi Nappe is a voice of hope for women rebuilding life after heartbreak. After 28 years of marriage, an unexpected divorce shattered the life she had devoted herself to as a Catholic wife, homeschooling mother, and woman of faith. In the middle of grief, uncertainty, and starting over in her fifties, she discovered that God was not abandoning her story. He was rewriting it. Today, as a Certified Professional Coach, Chrissi helps divorced Catholic moms heal deeply, rediscover who they are, and create a life filled with peace, purpose, and unwavering faith. Check out today’s guest: lemonade-life-coaching.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shannon Fernando-Rubera is proof that compassion can cross borders, survive chaos, and change lives. From war-torn regions to forgotten communities, she steps into the places most people turn away from, bringing healing, hope, and humanity to those who need it most. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, TEDx speaker, and founder of a global humanitarian movement, her mission goes beyond aid. It is about restoring dignity, creating opportunity, and reminding the world that no life is invisible. Check out today’s guest: www.alabasterinternational.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jessie Tylre Williams is an author, entrepreneur, musician, and philanthropist whose life and work are defined by resilience, reinvention, and impact. With roots spanning Mexico and Canada, she has built a multi faceted career on the Riviera Nayarit, leading ventures across real estate, creative work, and philanthropy. She is the founder of Second Faze Real Estate and Property Management, as well as Planetary Persuasion, an organization dedicated to meaningful social impact. Jessie also created the National PTSD Benefit and Galas, taking her mission across Canada to raise awareness and funds for veterans and first responders living with PTSD. Her work earned her a Commendation Medal from the Minister of Veterans Affairs, one of the country’s highest civilian honors. An award winning musician and co author of the number one bestselling book Transforming Pain Into Purpose, Jessie brings a voice that is direct, lived, and unapologetically real. With 17 years of sobriety, she speaks from experience, not distance, sharing what it means to rebuild and rise again. Her debut memoir, Rising Above Hell, set for release in 2026 in both English and Spanish, captures a life shaped by survival and driven by purpose. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Troy Perkins is a premier estate jewelry expert and entrepreneur known for bringing clarity and transparency to an industry often built on confusion. With over 20 years of experience handling millions in estate jewelry, diamonds, and precious metals, Troy has seen every side of the market, from rare heirlooms to costly mistakes. His work is centered on one mission. Give people the truth so they can make smarter, more confident decisions. While many in the industry benefit from information gaps, Troy built his business on the opposite approach. Education, honesty, and full transparency. He breaks down what dealers do not say, where hidden markups exist, and how buyers can avoid overpaying on everything from engagement rings to gold investments. Beyond consumer education, Troy brings a powerful entrepreneurial perspective. Starting with no background in jewelry, he built a seven figure business by doing what most would not, sharing knowledge openly and building trust in a space where it is rare. Today, he helps individuals, investors, and business minded audiences understand how to evaluate value, avoid costly mistakes, and navigate the jewelry and precious metals market with confidence. His message is direct. When you understand what you are buying, you stop overpaying for it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kristopher Grey is a project management expert and the founder of Creatapult, where he helps companies bring structure, clarity, and consistency to how work gets done. With more than 20 years of experience, Kris focuses on solving a common problem inside growing businesses. Too much reliance on individual effort and not enough systemized execution. His approach simplifies complexity into a clear framework of who is responsible, what needs to be done, and when it needs to happen. By building repeatable systems, he helps organizations protect their margins, reduce risk, and operate with greater predictability. The result is a business that no longer depends on last minute heroics, but runs on structure that can scale. Kris works with teams that are ready to move from reactive to intentional, creating a foundation that supports sustainable growth and long term performance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kenny Stoddart works with leaders in the moments where composure separates those who lead from those who unravel. As the founder of IronMind Advisors, his focus is on how leaders think and operate when pressure is high and time is limited. Not adding more tools or frameworks, but sharpening the internal discipline that drives clear decisions and controlled execution. Through years of working with high level performers, Kenny identified the real breakdown point. It is not a lack of capability, it is the loss of control under pressure. Thinking becomes rushed, attention fragments, and decisions lose precision. His work trains leaders to stabilize their thinking, stay fully present, and act with intention even when conditions are unpredictable. The outcome is consistent performance that holds through stress, fatigue, and complexity. There is no excess in his approach. No noise, no reliance on motivation. Only awareness, control, and execution that stands up when it matters most. At the highest level, performance is not about what you know. It is about how you show up when everything is on the line. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Julie Grimm is a spiritual guide and healer within the Modern Mystery School, supporting individuals on their path of personal and spiritual awakening since 2015. Through her work, including Life Activations, she helps people reconnect with their inner potential and access a deeper sense of clarity, purpose, and alignment. Her approach bridges both science and spirituality. Julie holds a Master’s degree in Biology from the Technion Institute of Technology and integrates her background in life sciences with her work in energy healing and consciousness development. In addition to working with individuals, she has partnered with organizations to deliver meditation and stress reduction programs, helping people find balance in both personal and professional environments. Julie is also a creative at heart. She is an avid painter, a children’s book author and illustrator, and the writer of the eBook About Faith, a resource for those exploring their own spiritual path. Her mission is to help others reconnect with their innate gifts and expand their awareness, guiding them toward a more intentional and multidimensional way of living. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mara Gerke is a Certified Natural Health Professional, gut health coach, herbalist, and aromatherapist who helps adults over 40 take back control of their health from the inside out. Her work is rooted in personal experience. After overcoming Complex Regional Pain Syndrome more than 20 years ago, Mara developed a practical, habit based approach to managing pain, reducing inflammation, and restoring balance through gut health and daily lifestyle choices. She is the author of The Healthy Habits Challenge, a step by step guide designed to help people build a strong foundation for lasting wellness. Through workshops, programs, and one on one coaching, Mara meets clients where they are, guiding them toward sustainable change that fits their life. Her approach is simple and grounded. Real health is built through consistent habits, not quick fixes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cat Markel is the founder of Cat Markel Creatives, a boutique brand and web studio focused on helping women build businesses that feel aligned, sustainable, and real. After building a successful career in marketing and reaching director level roles, Cat made the decision to step away from corporate life in search of more freedom. What she discovered was a different kind of pressure, one that many women face while balancing family, income, and the desire to create something meaningful of their own. That experience now shapes her work. Cat partners with coaches and small business owners to simplify what they are building, clarify their message, and bring their brand to life through thoughtful strategy, content, and design. Her approach is grounded and practical, helping women create businesses that support their lives instead of competing with them. Through coaching, courses, and hands on creative work, she helps clients move out of overwhelm and into clarity, building something they are proud of without losing themselves in the process. Her belief is simple. When women create businesses that truly work for them, the impact extends far beyond business into every part of their lives. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrea Kimberley is a Calgary based artist and facilitator who uses creativity as a tool for emotional healing and self reconnection. She is the creator of Creative Alchemy, a method that helps people process emotions and reconnect with themselves through simple, accessible art practices that require no experience or artistic background. Since 2018, Andrea has led workshops across North and South America, creating spaces where individuals can slow down, explore what they are feeling, and meet themselves with curiosity instead of judgment. Her work is not about creating perfect art, but about using the creative process to move through life’s challenges with more awareness and honesty. Alongside her workshops, Andrea creates commissioned watercolor and ink pieces, each embedded with hidden messages that invite deeper reflection. She is also the author of five books, including her Creative Alchemy guidebook, a 250 page resource filled with 175 prompts designed to help people release what feels stuck and reconnect with their inner truth. As both an artist and a mother, Andrea brings a grounded, real world perspective to her work. Her message is clear. Creativity is not about talent. It is about staying present with yourself and choosing from a place of wholeness rather than fear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve McKee’s life changed at 12 with a diagnosis of a cancerous brain tumor. What followed was not one battle, but multiple. Surgeries, chemotherapy, and repeated returns of new tumors that tested him physically, mentally, and emotionally over the years. Each time, he rebuilt. Finished school. Worked. Tried to reclaim a sense of normal. But after facing cancer again and again, what once felt like confusion turned into anger, and eventually into something deeper, exhaustion. Still, he kept going. After undergoing intensive radiation treatment, Steve reached a turning point. Not just in his health, but in how he chose to live. He made a conscious decision to take ownership of his life in a new way, focusing on belief in himself, disciplined habits, and a lifestyle centered on what he felt would support his healing and clarity. From that shift came a broader realization. His message is rooted in personal responsibility, mindset, and the belief that change starts within. That by choosing how we think, act, and live, we can influence not just our own lives, but the energy we bring into the world. Today, Steve shares his story and perspective to inspire others to take control of their path, stay resilient through adversity, and contribute to something more positive on a larger scale. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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